Extension
UConn 4-H Shares Ongoing Success with Board of Trustees
'From robotics to biotechnology, agriculture, financial literacy, and environmental conservation, 4-H resonates as a powerful symbol of our land-grant mission in action'
October 6, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
From 4-H Member to Healthcare Leader: A Conversation with Davina Ferrero King
"My 4-H experience helped establish UConn in my mind as a place where I could continue growing academically, professionally, and personally."
October 5, 2026 | Stacey Stearns, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension
Building Capacity for Livestock Production in Southern New England
More than 250 service providers and farmers actively participate in the Tri-State SARE project with the goal of building a stronger support system for livestock producers
September 30, 2026 | Stacey Stearns, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension
Plant Lovers Wanted: Study Highlights Demand for Citizen Science
Developing a more coordinated approach to training citizen scientists could help protect ecosystems from invasive species that don't stop at state borders
September 29, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Helping Gardens Grow Across Connecticut
Thanks to the UConn Extension Master Gardener program and generous donors, thousands of seeds spread around the state to turn into fresh food, sustainable landscapes, and thriving communities
September 22, 2026 | Stacey Stearns, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension
Advancing Food Safety from Farm to Table through UConn Extension
Since joining UConn Extension in 2019, Upadhyaya has helped grow a robust, multifaceted food safety program that supports producers across Connecticut and the Northeast
September 15, 2026 | Stacey Stearns, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension
Connecticut Students Turn Environmental Projects into Lasting Community Impact
NRCA CAP Initiative gives Connecticut high school students the first step to tackling environmental issues within their local communities
September 10, 2026 | Esha Desai, for the OVPR
Ask UConn Extension: What to Know About Spotted Lanternfly
As this invasive insect native to parts of Asia becomes more and more prevalent in Connecticut, UConn Extension experts share important information with Connecticut residents
September 9, 2026 | Cole Kunschaft, Evan Lentz, and Lauren Kurtz; College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resource and UConn Extension
Online Home Gardening Course Brings Research-Based Education to Gardeners
The course offers a flexible way to learn from trusted experts
September 8, 2026 | Stacey Stearns, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension
Tracking Statewide Trail Use with the CT Trail Census
A leading-edge program gains insights into use on some of CT’s most impressive assets
August 13, 2026 | Elaina Hancock - UConn Communications